Obituaries

Thelma M. Rens

Age 85, of Holt, MI, passed away August 4, 2013.  She was born December 16, 1927, in Mt. Pleasant, MI.  Thelma was a charter member of the Holt Baptist Church. She had a passion for helping people and frequently visited shut-ins and knitted mittens and hats for others. She was known as the “cookie lady” […]

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Minnie B. Stewart

Age 87, of Lansing, MI, passed away August 2, 2013. She was born September 30, 1925, in Brook Haven, Mississippi, daughter of Lee and Mary McGee. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013, at Abundant Grace Faith Church, 5750 S. Cedar St., Lansing. Interment will follow in Chapel […]

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Anna Marie Sweet

Holt, Michigan.  Born June 14, 1934 in Laingsburg, Michigan daughter of the late Ernest and Viola (Tucker) Mansfield passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at age 79.  A memorial service will be held at the Holt United Methodist Church, 2321 Aurelius Rd. in Holt on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. […]

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Betty Lou Combs

Lansing, Michigan. Born December 4, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan daughter of the late Ray E. and Barbara J. (Merrill) Stiver passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at age 70. Betty retired last year from DLZ Engineering following 38 years of service and was an avid gardener and photographer. Surviving are her 3 children, Michael, […]

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James Stanley "Jim" Gleason

Age 65, of Lansing, passed away July 30, 2013. He was born March 30, 1948, in Lansing, son of Stanley and Dorothy Gleason. A memorial visitation will be held from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 5, 2013, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans.

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Robert “Bob” Wright

Bob went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 30, 2013, at the age of 80. He was born to the late John and Burdella Wright on October 29, 1932, in Lansing, MI. He was currently of Bath, MI. Robert served his country in the U.S. Army as a tank mechanic. He married […]

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George L. Nowlen

Age 66, of Lansing, MI, passed away  July 23, 2013. There will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ingham County Animal Shelter.

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Phyllis K. Zivic

Age 63, of Lansing, MI, passed away July 28, 2013. She was born December 22, 1949, in Ironwood, MI, daughter of Steve and Agnes Zivic. Phyllis was a childcare provider and foster parent to many children throughout the years. She is survived by her children Beth and Nick, mother Agnes, many foster children, and many […]

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Amy Natalie Richard

Amy Natalie (Michael) Richard, of East Lansing, Michigan passed away peacefully at the age of 91, on July 23, 2013.  Amy was born March 25, 1922, in Dieterich, IL.  Amy was one of nine children born to Herschel and Amy Michael. She was a graduate of Champaign High School in Illinois and attended Lansing Business […]

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Doris M. West

Age 83, of Lansing, MI, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013.  She was born in Lansing on May 16, 1930, and has been a lifelong resident.  She was a member of the Church of The Resurrection; a former Teacher Aide at Allen St. School; and loved spending time at her cottage on Long Lake. […]

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Deborah Lynn Norris

Age 54, of Holt, MI, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in Ann Arbor, MI.  She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on November 12, 1958 to Vern and Betty Norris.  Betty preceded her in death in 1996.  She was a Harry Hill High School graduate, and a faithful State of Michigan employee for 37 years. […]

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Frank A. "Tony" Fiori, Jr.

Age 36, passed away July 13, 2013, after a courageous, 2-year battle with Leukemia.  He was born July 30, 1976, in Royal Oak.  Frank was a loving and devoted husband, father, son and brother. Surviving are:  his wife, Bryony; children, Frank III “Nino” (7), Lorien (6), and Ryker (3); his parents, Frank and Helen Fiori; […]

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Cecil Ellis Frost

Age 95, died on July 13, 2013.  He was born on November 25, 1917, in Lansing, MI, to the late James and Sarah (Fry) Frost. He retired from Oldsmobile as senior auditor after 42 years of service in 1978. Survivors include: his 2 children, Edmond Cecil (Joanie) Frost and Beverly Jean (Tony) Knight; grandchildren, Kevin […]

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Samuel Detwiler

Sam loved life, his family and friends to his core. Even his deep love and compassion couldn’t prevent him from losing his battle with multiple health conditions on July 12, 2013. Sam was born on October 20, 1979 in Lansing, Michigan. He leaves behind the love of his life, his fiancée, Ann Parker; his parents, […]

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Beatrice Patrick

Age 99, of Lansing, passed away July 11, 2013 in Holt, MI. She was born August 2, 1913, in Matherton, MI, to the late Fred and Irene Ludwick. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband Jay and sister Pansy Dunford.  She is survived by her two cousins, Paul (Mary) Ondako and Clark Jones, and […]

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Charles D. Harmon

Age 87, of Eaton Rapids, MI, passed away July 10, 2013. He was born June 23, 1926, in Sullivan County, TN, son of the late Benjamin and LouDella Harmon. Charles proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He drove a tank during the Battle of the Bulge. He went on to work […]

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Mai Yang

Age 90, of Bath, MI, passed away July 10, 2013. She was born June 15, 1923, in Laos. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2013, until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2013, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1108 N. U.S. 27,  St. Johns, MI.  Interment will take place […]

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Onalee V. Barnes

Lansing, Michigan.  Age 83, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2013.  Retired scorekeeper for City of Lansing Department of Parks and Recreation.  Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing. Memorial contributions in Onalee’s memory may be made to the Michigan Autism Association.

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Glykeria Christofilis

Age 61, of Holt, MI, passed away July 3, 2013.  After a courageous yearlong battle with cancer, Glykeria Christofilis fell asleep in the arms of the Lord.  She was born on April 10, 1952 in Ano Yianneika, Greece to Nikolaos and Eleni Vlantonopoulos.  In 1975 she married John Christofilis and soon thereafter the couple made […]

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James Erwin “Jim” Pierce

  Born August 24, 1959, died of natural causes June 30, 2013.  He was currently of Holt, MI. Proud father of Shelby, Kelsey, and Blake.  Beloved son, brother, and uncle.  Jim was preceded in death by his father, John, and his sister, Mary.  Survived by his mom, Jane, and nine siblings; John (Tracey), Mike (Wanda), […]

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